15 Jump Rope Moves for Cardio | Easy! Beginner!

Jumping rope is a great alternative to other traditional cardio exercises such as running, swimming or cycling because it can be done anywhere, even in limited spaces. You can do it in your own home (in your pyjamas, even) as long as you have a rope with you.

While cardio exercises can typically be monotonous and boring, there is so much you can do with a jump rope that it never gets old. Here are 15 beginner jump rope moves and variations that you can incorporate into your next jump rope workout.

It gets SLIGHTLY harder as we go further down the list, but with a little bit of practice, anyone can do these moves.

1. Slow Hops

2. Standard Hops

3. Quick Hops

4. Single Leg Hops

5. Running Man

6. High Knees

7. Side Straddle

8. Forward Straddle

9. Skiers

10. Twisters

11. Boxer Step

12. Side Swing

13. Heel ‘N’ Toe

14. Criss Cross

15. Running Cross

The 15-Minute Workout

Here’s an example of how you can incorporate some of these moves into a 15 minute workout: